… to ensure that new construction doesn’t lead to excessive waste through three approaches: Preventing waste Incentivizing stakeholders to care about excessive waste Repurposing waste … into the creation of an “EWE certified” standard, similar to a LEED certification, to prevent waste through incentives for stakeholders to repurpose, dispose of and reduce waste. …
… and Saturday, April 2nd. Organized by members of the Yale Clean Energy Collaborative, this event will bring together intelligent and inquisitive minds from across the world to share … Coordinator at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and chair of this inaugural event. The panels and sessions are being organized by students, faculty, and staff across … - FERC Rachel Wilson ‘07, Manager of Strategy and Market Development - Form Energy “This event features an incredible roster of speakers discussing topics from grid modernization to …
… very explicit about its climate goals: mitigate 100% of the greenhouse gas emissions before 2030. Before joining the City of Ithaca as director of sustainability, I had collaborated … very explicit about its climate goals: mitigate 100% of the greenhouse gas emissions before 2030. Before joining the City of Ithaca as director of sustainability, I had collaborated … very explicit about its climate goals: mitigate 100% of the greenhouse gas emissions before 2030. Before joining the City of Ithaca as director of sustainability, I had collaborated …
… my community and sanctuary for over half my life. I started as a junior camp counselor, eventually working my way up to lead my own beekeeping classes for high schoolers. When my … my community and sanctuary for over half my life. I started as a junior camp counselor, eventually working my way up to lead my own beekeeping classes for high schoolers. When my … my community and sanctuary for over half my life. I started as a junior camp counselor, eventually working my way up to lead my own beekeeping classes for high schoolers. When my …
… negotiations at every COP, organizations and countries from around the world host side events and talks at their pavilions. As I perused the list of events at the Nature+ … and opportunities to collaborate with others. We have seen submissions to grants and prizes represent founders from across school and disciplines. Even more intentionally, … and opportunities to collaborate with others. We have seen submissions to grants and prizes represent founders from across school and disciplines. Even more intentionally, …
… worked in the past with Yale professor Paul Anastas, who won the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize for his work on green chemistry, That put him, me and three Yale students on the stage … of large businesses supporting emerging ones. As a company that makes vehicles and which awards a respected environmental prize since 1990, I asked Mr. Lundstedt whether Volvo Group … from it all kinds of products including vodka, perfume and hand sanitiser, with the eventual goal of scaling up enough to produce jet fuel. These transformative innovations …
… we often hear when it comes to international policy conversations on climate, from the US’ 2030 GHG emission reduction target to the European Union’s 2030 Climate Target Plan and … ambition. Costa Rica might be the prime example here. Having recently won the Earthshot Prize , Costa Rica announced their latest NDC with enhanced ambition in December 2020. The … of the world. After this conversation, I wanted to see ambition in action. Several side events were closed to an in-person audience, with only organizers and speakers allowed into …
… support. And intrapreneurship can also be an effective vehicle for innovation. In a panel event hosted at the Nature Pavilion on creating systemic change for a more regenerative … effective. I wanted to check out one of the Action Zone Climate Action Rooms next. The next event there promised to showcase initiatives and innovations driving the energy transition, … to Irene Karani, Africa Director for the Children Investment Fund Foundation. The event ended with calls to action for policymakers to support the process to accelerate the …
… about $1.2 trillion. However, there need to be investments to the tune of $4 trillion by 2030 if net zero by 2050 is to be achieved. This mind-boggling number set the backdrop for an event on Day 5 of COP26 at the Business Pavilion. The Business Pavilion was hosted by the We … the Coalition’s mission is to “catalyze business and policy action to halve emissions by 2030 and accelerate an inclusive transition to a global net-zero economy by 2050.” They’ve …
… and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable, for-profit businesses. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. Since 2011, the Sobotka Family has supported entrepreneurs … who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on …